Add 81/50 and 10/18
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 10/18
81/50 + 10/18 is 979/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
81/50 = 81 × 9/50 × 9 = 729/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
729/450 + 250/450 = 729 + 250/450 = 979/450 - So, 81/50 + 10/18 = 979/450
In mixed form: 279/450
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